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FEE BROTHERS ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Bitters, Mixers, Cordial Syrups, Botanical Waters Opened in 1863, Fee Brothers Bitters of Rochester, New York, is in its fourth generation of manufacturing top quality cocktail mixes, bitters, flavoring syrups and other beverage ingredients. Most are based on old family recipes that are second to none, and some are hard to find anywhere else. A must-have for bars, mixologists and innovative bartenders, Fee Brothers bitters, mixers, and cordial syrups are ideally suited for flavoring a wide variety of cocktails.Ask about our extensive inventory of Fee Brothers:Here’s just a few ratings: Black Walnut Bitters Item 30134282 93pts “This is a great choice to add attractive layers to the foundation of a cocktail and ornamentation to the top flavor notes” Beverage Testing Institute Rhubarb Bitters #30132466 93pts “This bitters is a nobrainer for crafting clever cocktails” Beverage Testing Institute Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters #30132568 91pts “Quite impactful and instantly gives more serious depth to a cocktail” Beverage Testing Institute

SCRAPPY’S BITTERS SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Scrappy’s Bitters are highly regarded in the bartending community and have some great press. Scrappy’s makes their flavors bold without using chemicals by pairing supporting flavors with the central flavor. Scrappy’s uses fresh, organic fruits and herbs – never oils, extracts, or dried produce and everything that goes into these bitters is hand-made — from the blender to the caramel. Scrappy’s is processed and bottled in only one location, and each batch is numbered after meticulous inspection.

Lavender Bitters Item 30135772 / 5oz Chocolate Bitters Item 30135775 / 5oz Lime Bitters Item 30135779 / 5oz

Aromatic Bitters Item 30135776 / 5oz Grapefruit Bitters Item 30135777 / 5oz Seville Orange Bitters Item 30139073 / 5oz

Cardamom Bitters Item 30135773 Highly Recommended Beverage Testing Institute Celery Bitters Item 30135774 / 5oz Highly Recommended Beverage Testing Institute Orange Bitters Item 30135778 / 5oz 94pts “This bitters really transforms the cocktail completely and makes it nearly impossible to put down. Quite a powerful tool for the adroit bartender’s arsenal.” Beverage Testing Institute

What Exactly Are Bitters? We have no idea what bitters are. There, we said it. Do you know what bitters are? Bitters are alcoholic spirits that are infused with herbs, roots, fruit and leaves. wordwordwordwrod They typically consist of water and alcohol, which has been steeped with a combination of botanicals. Made with high proof alcohol and strong flavors, bitters are highly concentrated; just a dash or two is necessary in a cocktail, and you’re never supposed to drink them alone. (Potable bitters, or bitters you can drink on their own, like Italian amari, are a distinct category.) The Kitchn explains that bitters use high proof alcohol for “maximum flavor extraction and preservation,” and that for a neutral flavor, vodka and grain alcohol, like Everclear, are best. You can also make bitters using other alcohols, like 101-proof bourbon or 151-proof rum. With so many possible combinations of botanicals and alcohols, the world of bitters is vast and varied. So what’s their point? “Bitters are like the spice rack of the cocktail world,” Ira Koplowitz, co-founder of bitters company Bittercube, told Journal Sentinel. You add a drop or two to a cocktail to balance out flavors and add depth to a drink. — HUFFINGTONPOST.COM

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